Oh god - I remember that film! It is upsetting. Though, indeed, not as tragic as Bambi, from which I was removed, aged 5, crying hysterically. "We made it mother! Mother?! Mooooottttthhhhhher!!!!"
I'm sure he will be fine, you poor thing. Don't let it ruin your plans, though I understand that you must feel anxious about the poor little chap.
When were you supposed to leave?